Successful

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mid 16th century: from Latin successus, from the verb succedere ‘come close after’ (see succeed).


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success +‎  -ful. 


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successful (adj.)

1580s, from success + -ful. Originally "having or resulting in any kind of success;" since late 19c. it has tended to mean "wealthy, resulting in financial prosperity" unless otherwise indicated. Related: Successfully.